AIDS Walk The LGBT Center presents the annual AIDS Walk and Run, an event designed to increase awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic and to raise funds for the agencies and programs. AIDS Walk is San Diego’s largest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraiser. 619-692-2077 aidswalksd.org Auntie Helen’s Started in 1988, Auntie Helen’s provides free laundry service for…
Shell Vacations has taken ownership of the Park Manor Suites after purchasing the property for $11.5 million. The new owners have confirmed there are no immediate changes, including its LGBT-friendly events. “We are very excited that we purchased it. We are thrilled with the property,” said Karen Buttice, spokeswoman for Shell Vacations. She confirmed there…
A Chorus Line, that most iconic of musicals celebrating the Broadway gypsy dancer ethic and detailing the intricate tapestry of emotions, human frailties and theatrical ambitions, opens in San Diego, courtesy of the San Diego Musical Theatre. A Chorus Line presents the quintessential backstage look at the process of musical theater; a snapshot of the…
Last week, the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) presented a citywide map of all nine proposed city council districts, including a version of District 3 that “maintains its extremely strong LGBT community of interest.” Lani Lutar, President and CEO of SDCTA, says the map keeps communities and neighborhoods together while promoting responsive government. “To…
San Diego Pride announced this year’s complete festival entertainment lineup today, with iconic female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa and comedian Ross Matthews among the top talents scheduled to take the stage. The LGBT Pride festival is scheduled to take place July 16-17 in Balboa Park. On Saturday, July 16, crowds at the Main Stage will enjoy…
As expected, the San Diego Republican Party asked for the resignation of Redistricting Commissioner Carlos Marquez at tonight’s public meeting, providing evidence from a month-long private investigation that alleges Marquez does not live in San Diego. After listening to more than 30 other speakers defending Marquez and accusing the Republican Party of “smear tactics” and…
As San Diego’s LGBT baby boomers begin to retire this year, they are facing unique challenges ranging from culturally competent healthcare to financial concerns to LGBT-affirming housing options, according to a new study released by The Center. Entitled LGBT San Diego’s Trailblazing Generation, this is the second survey conducted by The Center to assess the…
To address the needs of the growing LGBT senior population, the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF) has launched a new initiative, Aging with Dignity. “Now is the time to seriously begin to address the challenges facing our LGBT seniors,” said Tony Freeman, SDHDF Executive Director. “We are a community that has a long history…
The City of San Diego Redistricting Commission held its final “pre-map” public hearing last week. The commission has heard from more than 850 residents and stakeholders during its first phase of public hearings. “The Redistricting Commission is very pleased with how much public participation we had during this first phase of hearings,” stated Chairwoman Anisha…
